[2026] Songs sung by comedians: from the latest tracks to nostalgic classics

bath-cancel communityChokoreeto Puranetto

[MV] The Bath Cancellation Community

In the summer of 2025, Chocolate Planet delivered a breezy track that rides a reggae-style beat to playfully capture the everyday dilemma of “to bathe or not to bathe,” a topic that had been trending online.

Over a laid-back, dancehall-inspired sound, the back-and-forth debate about taking a bath unfolds in a call-and-response format, creating an addictive hook you can’t help but hum along to.

The song ties into the duo’s 20th-anniversary musical performance and was released for streaming in October 2025.

After a debut on the TV show ‘Ariyoshi no Kabe,’ the music video dropped and spread in a flash, even making its first appearance on the Billboard JAPAN charts and generating major buzz.

Its mellow groove is perfect for the end of summer—and the end of a long day.

Highly recommended when you want to relax your shoulders and have a good laugh.

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YURIYAN RETRIEVER – 『Venus』Music Video

An assertive track that hurls discomfort with lookism onto a danceable beat.

Yuriyan Retriever’s second single, released in September 2025, is a message song that squarely challenges the trend of judging people by appearance alone.

Co-created with trackmaker yonkey, its danceable sound meshes perfectly with bold, defiant word choices.

The music video, directed by Kenji Sonoda, uses a simple approach that lingers on every move, letting the viewer take it all in.

Through the screen, the will and beauty that transcend surface-level evaluation quietly seep through.

Having conquered numerous comedy award circuits—including becoming the inaugural THE W champion and winning the R-1 Grand Prix—she now delivers a declaration of self-affirmation on a new artistic stage.

It’s a number for anyone who feels swayed by others’ gazes in daily life or wants to reclaim their true self.

Could I be one of the people involved too?Akiyama Ryūji

Stakeholder: Could I Become One Too? / Ryuji Akiyama

A song in the “job-themed” vein, fully written, composed, and sung by Ryuji Akiyama, the gag man of the comedy trio Robert.

Released digitally in January 2025, it originated from the BS Fuji mini-program Yukai na Uta.

The theme is the distinctive ring of the Japanese word “kankeisha” (authorized personnel).

From a child’s perspective, it portrays both the yearning for the “Authorized Personnel Entrance” you see at event venues and film sets, and the frustration of not being allowed in.

Weaving in a string of phrases commonly heard on set, it turns that universal curiosity—about “what’s on the other side of that door”—into humor.

Though only about 2 minutes and 46 seconds long, it’s brilliantly structured with a catchy melody and repeating phrases that stick in your head.

It made waves by surpassing one million views on YouTube in just a month after release.

It’s the kind of track that will instantly liven up the atmosphere when performed at parties or karaoke.

To the most important personTonneruzu

To the most important person

Hurling the suffocating weight of everyday life “upward”—the 19th single released by Tunnels in September 1992 is a song that speaks for those feelings.

With lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto and composition/arrangement by Tsugutoshi Goto, it topped the Oricon weekly chart.

Delivered to living rooms as the ending theme of Fuji TV’s variety show “Tunnels no Minasan no Okage Desu,” the track features lyrics that question society’s rules and prevailing mood from a youth perspective.

Its conversational tone avoids sounding preachy, and the muscular drive of the band sound gives it a presence that transcends the realm of mere comic songs.

A timeless message song that will resonate especially with those who feel a pent-up frustration yet still want to raise their voices.

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Soshina – Confession

When you want to blow away the frustrations and unfairness of everyday life, there’s a song that really hits home.

The punk rock number that Soshina from Shimofuri Myojo released early in August 2025 is included on his second album, “Naoto Sasaki,” which came out that September.

Soshina himself wrote, composed, and produced the track, handling vocals and guitar.

Created as a three-piece with Hikari Fujimoto on bass and Ai Kishinami on drums, its raw yet straightforward sound packs a punch.

The lyrics powerfully affirm past regrets and wounded hearts, channeling energy to move forward.

Fans will also love how its world connects with the songs on the previous album, “Aria of Starlight and Righteous Cause.” It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you’re feeling stuck or need a push on your back.

NOT GIVING UP.Akasaka Saifā

Akasaka Cypher “NOT GIVING UP.” Official Music Video [TBS]

A HIPHOP unit born from TBS’s morning variety show “Love it!”, Akasaka Cypher brings together popular comedians like Mitori-zu, Alcohol & Peace, Long Coat Daddy, Suehirogarizu, and Reiwa Roman, generating buzz as they clash their unique styles in a mic relay.

This track was created as an inspire-song for Marvel Studios’ “Thunderbolts*” and premiered live on April 30, 2025.

Produced by Zeebra, with a track by DJ WATARAI and lyrics contributed by KEN THE 390 and DOTAMA, it boasts a star-studded lineup.

Its passionate message—facing adversity and never breaking—gains even more credibility from the show’s real, high-pressure, rush-production setting.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who keeps challenging themselves or wants to push back against pressure.

My mom’s LINEIshikawa Seiya

[MV] Seiya Ishikawa – Mom’s LINE

Sparked by messages from his mother, this song invites listeners to reflect on parent-child time.

Seiya Ishikawa—better known as Seiya from the comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo, who won the M-1 Grand Prix in 2018—made his debut as a recording artist under his real name in October 2025.

Written by Ishikawa himself, the track uses relatable humor as its entry point—like putting off replies or chuckling at Mom’s slightly off sticker choices—before quietly shifting its gaze toward the inevitable parting that awaits someday.

The pop sound, blending rap and singing, delivers both lightness and poignancy in equal measure.

The music video, starring Kento Hayashi, also generated buzz.

It’s a perfect song for those who’ve let calls home slip amid busy days, or for listening on the way back to your hometown.